New to Induction, looking for buddy

Neezie · 07-07-2012, 09:52 PM

Hi All,
I just started induction around the 4th of July. I have been trying to diet alone for over a decade now, without any support. I feel like having a buddy(buddies) could really help me stay committed and focused and connected. Let me know if you are interested!
Thanks,
Denise

JudyMS · 07-08-2012, 08:43 AM

Hi Neezie...welcome and please feel free to jump in anywhere here! I have found that everyone is a great support, no matter what your needs are. If you have any questions, feel you need support, want to share a triumph or even a tragedy, these forums are great for that. I find that reading the posts and comments here really help me stay focused...I hope you can find that here too! Good luck to you in your journey!

IrishRose1975 · 07-08-2012, 04:48 PM

Hi Neezie!!
I hope to be your weight loss buddy. I like the buddy system so we can encourage each other and swap recipes and advice. I go to my dr on the 27th so I am hoping to lose at least 10 pounds by then. I had a great low carb dinner tonight and it was easy and tasted great.
I put chicken breasts in the crock pot, added a 8 oz. block of cream cheese, 1 1/2 cup of water, a packet of italian dressing mix, and 1/2 bag of frozen brocolli. I cooked it for maybe 4+ hours and it was delicious! My husband couldn't believe it was low carb. It said that it was one of his favorite meals. (Usually after a heavy meal he retreats to the couch for a snooze. Not this time!!)
Anyway, Let's get moving! We can do this!!

ac9285 · 07-10-2012, 03:42 PM

Hey, I started yesterday

However...this is my 2nd go around..when I was 18 (8 years ago) I did adkins before I went to college. I lost about 55 #'s and well then I went to college. Adkins was the easiest way to lose weight for me. I have tried it all at this point. HGC, Adepex, Weightwatcher, the list goes on...I know this works and I like all of you could really use the support...Please count me in!!!

So far so good night of day #2 and I am feeling good and I have not cheated! I have mostly stuck w/ a cup of coffee in the morning, a salad @ lunch, and meat for dinner...just boiled 6 hardboiled eggs to put in the fridge if I need a snack later ...I am so excite..however I remeber the last time I lost #14 in the 1st 2 weeks...(I have to remember I am not 18 anymore so I won't be disappointed if I don't do AS well)

Neezie · 07-10-2012, 04:09 PM

Hi Ladies,

IrishRose-Your chicken recipe sounds delicious! Here's to losing those 10 pounds by the 27th.

Judy-Thanks for your encouragement. I have been feeling a little overwhelmed by all the challenges and threads and was hoping maybe to have a little more one on one buddy time or maybe turn this into a smaller group?

Hi AC, Welcome! Like you, I lost a ton of weight the first time I tried Atkins. It was awesome. But I was 28 years old and now I am 41. I like your positivity and your meals sound clean.

I have been struggling the first few days as far as weight loss. I happened to start induction during the few days before my TOM. I just got it yesterday, so hopefully the scale will start moving soon. I may be pretty metabolically resistant so I may try the fat fast from Atkins book to jumpstart if I need to.
BUT, Atkins in just a few days seems to have healed me from hypoglycemia which is awesome.

I am feeling a little queasy and tired from induction. I am trying to keep under 20 carbs a day. How are you all doing with that?

Big Hugs!

07-08-2012, 04:48 PM	#3
IrishRose1975 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: under a palm tree sitting on the beach Posts: 142 Gallery: IrishRose1975 Stats: 299/299/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 05/14/13	Hi Neezie!! I hope to be your weight loss buddy. I like the buddy system so we can encourage each other and swap recipes and advice. I go to my dr on the 27th so I am hoping to lose at least 10 pounds by then. I had a great low carb dinner tonight and it was easy and tasted great. I put chicken breasts in the crock pot, added a 8 oz. block of cream cheese, 1 1/2 cup of water, a packet of italian dressing mix, and 1/2 bag of frozen brocolli. I cooked it for maybe 4+ hours and it was delicious! My husband couldn't believe it was low carb. It said that it was one of his favorite meals. (Usually after a heavy meal he retreats to the couch for a snooze. Not this time!!) Anyway, Let's get moving! We can do this!! __________________ ~Colleen Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Henry David Thoreau

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07-07-2012, 09:52 PM	#1
Neezie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 159 Gallery: Neezie Stats: 238.2/getting smaller!/130 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: July 2012	New to Induction, looking for buddy Hi All, I just started induction around the 4th of July. I have been trying to diet alone for over a decade now, without any support. I feel like having a buddy(buddies) could really help me stay committed and focused and connected. Let me know if you are interested! Thanks, Denise

07-08-2012, 08:43 AM	#2
JudyMS Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 92 Gallery: JudyMS WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/23/2012	Hi Neezie...welcome and please feel free to jump in anywhere here! I have found that everyone is a great support, no matter what your needs are. If you have any questions, feel you need support, want to share a triumph or even a tragedy, these forums are great for that. I find that reading the posts and comments here really help me stay focused...I hope you can find that here too! Good luck to you in your journey!

07-10-2012, 03:42 PM	#4
ac9285 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3 Gallery: ac9285 Stats: 190/190/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 9, 2012	Hey, I started yesterday However...this is my 2nd go around..when I was 18 (8 years ago) I did adkins before I went to college. I lost about 55 #'s and well then I went to college. Adkins was the easiest way to lose weight for me. I have tried it all at this point. HGC, Adepex, Weightwatcher, the list goes on...I know this works and I like all of you could really use the support...Please count me in!!! So far so good night of day #2 and I am feeling good and I have not cheated! I have mostly stuck w/ a cup of coffee in the morning, a salad @ lunch, and meat for dinner...just boiled 6 hardboiled eggs to put in the fridge if I need a snack later ...I am so excite..however I remeber the last time I lost #14 in the 1st 2 weeks...(I have to remember I am not 18 anymore so I won't be disappointed if I don't do AS well)

07-10-2012, 04:09 PM	#5
Neezie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 159 Gallery: Neezie Stats: 238.2/getting smaller!/130 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: July 2012	Hi Ladies, IrishRose-Your chicken recipe sounds delicious! Here's to losing those 10 pounds by the 27th. Judy-Thanks for your encouragement. I have been feeling a little overwhelmed by all the challenges and threads and was hoping maybe to have a little more one on one buddy time or maybe turn this into a smaller group? Hi AC, Welcome! Like you, I lost a ton of weight the first time I tried Atkins. It was awesome. But I was 28 years old and now I am 41. I like your positivity and your meals sound clean. I have been struggling the first few days as far as weight loss. I happened to start induction during the few days before my TOM. I just got it yesterday, so hopefully the scale will start moving soon. I may be pretty metabolically resistant so I may try the fat fast from Atkins book to jumpstart if I need to. BUT, Atkins in just a few days seems to have healed me from hypoglycemia which is awesome. I am feeling a little queasy and tired from induction. I am trying to keep under 20 carbs a day. How are you all doing with that? Big Hugs!